Wolves took a point against Tottenham Hotspur and one player is receiving his flowers after a top performance in north London.
Vitor Pereira’s side finally ended their losing run in the Premier League – but there’s disappointment as Wolves came so close to actually winning.
Santiago Bueno had put Wolves ahead of 54 minutes, turning in from close range.
Wolves then played really well, knocking the ball around with confidence while keeping Spurs well at bay.
But sadly, Joao Palhinha produced a rare moment of quality for Spurs right at the end, meaning Wanderers took just the one point.
This really will sting, but as Micah Richards said on Match of the Day, there were positive signs for Wolves.
One of those positive signs was how well Santiago Bueno played – and his teammates made sure to hype him up after last night’s game.
Joao Gomes and others praise Santiago Bueno on Instagram after Tottenham draw
Pereira set up with a back four against Tottenham, as he did against Everton in midweek.
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Ladislav Krejci and Bueno were the central pairing again, with Matt Doherty and Hugo Bueno at right and left-back respectively.
Some wondered if either Emmanuel Agbadou or Toti Gomes, or both, would come back into the side.
But Bueno kept his place – and he certainly justified his selection.
Not only did he score his first goal Wolves, but he also defended solidly throughout, winning the most duels, tackles and interceptions (via Squawka).
Bueno posted on Instagram after the game saying: “We couldn’t get the result we wanted, but it was a great effort from the team. Amazing away end, see you next weekend at Molineux! COYW 🐺⚔️”
A number of Wolves players commented on his post, with Joao Gomes perhaps summing up the feeling the best:
Bueno is now a Wolves starter
It has been a great week for Bueno, after strong performances against Everton and now Tottenham.
Prior to these two games though, Bueno had quietly impressed while Agbadou and Toti had been struggling, so it was only right that he has now come into the team.
And he deserves to stay there now, with the backline having looked a lot more solid with him in it.
Krejci has also had a big impact, and Pereira should allow the pair to develop their partnership.
It would be nice to see Bueno get an extended run in the side. Since he arrived from Girona, he hasn’t really had that, but he now arguably finds himself in his best form and he must be allowed the chance to build momentum.